Know Your Right : Cases Of Premises Liability
Slip And Fall:
One of the premise liability cases, slip and fall accidents can happen when the property owner is negligent in proper repair, maintenance and upkeep of the place and risk the security of passerbys. If you got injured because the business establishment failed in providing a secure environment, then you can get claim for the suffering, lost wages and other expenses due to the injury
Staircase Accident:
Staircase accidents are another of the premises liability cases which can cause a great harm to a person. The stairs must be built according to the building standards and codes. Otherwise, the owner is responsible and liable for the person’s injuries.
Electricity And Execution:
When someone gets injured due to the electrocution at the premises of a company, then law imposes a duty which makes them liable for the injured person. A company with knowledge of a possible electrical hazard for a period of time is considered liable in the court.
Defective Sidewalks:
The defective conditions of the sidewalks or the roads that fail to comply with the local codes established for right construction and upkeep to prevent any safety hazards. And the sidewalks made by the landowners should be in compliance with these codes. If any accident occur to the sidewalk, then the owner is held liable for it.
Stephanie Ovadia:
Stephanie G Ovadia is a premises liability lawyer based in Long Island, New York. If your loved one has been the victim of the accident caused due to dangerous and unsafe environment of the property owner, contact her law office for free consultation.